Nikon S100 vs Panasonic F5

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was brought out 16 months before the F5 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S100 grades vs the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S100 compared to the F5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and F5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and F5.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S100 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.